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In response to its disagreement with the tariff bill of 1832, the South Carolina legislature actually voted to nullify the law within its borders. What did President Andrew Jackson do in response to South Carolina's nullification?
A.
Jackson threatened to send federal troops to South Carolina to force them to comply with the law.
B.
He agreed with the extremity of the law and allowed South Carolina's nullification of the bill.
C.
Jackson charged the South Carolina legislature with treason.
D.
Congress voted that South Carolina was operating within its rights, and Jackson couldn't do anything.
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Jackson issued a proclamation condemning nullification, asked Congress for — and received — the Force Bill authorizing him to use military force to enforce federal law. He also pursued a political compromise (Clay's tariff) to defuse the crisis.
Jackson issued a proclamation condemning nullification, asked Congress for — and received — the Force Bill authorizing him to use military force to enforce federal law. He also pursued a political compromise (Clay's tariff) to defuse the crisis.
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